ADAS saved 45% of van drivers from crashes last year, data shows
New research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has highlighted just how heavily today’s vehicles are coming to rely on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with nearly...
Employment law: ‘Safety net’ removed as day one rights & uncapped tribunals loom
For years, employment law has given employers a wide safety net. Problems could be dealt with quietly, probation periods could drift, and difficult decisions could...
Pothole-related breakdowns soar 15%, RAC data shows
New data confirms what technicians are already seeing on the ramps: the UK’s crumbling road network is driving a significant spike in suspension and wheel...
Over a million vehicles on UK roads without valid MOT
New industry data suggests that over 1.2 million vehicles are currently operating on UK roads without a valid MOT, with financial pressures and generational habits...
Laser Tools funds 50 tickets for students at Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference
Laser Tools is donating the cost of 50 tickets to allow students and apprentices to broaden their knowledge at Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference. Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference...
The 33kg motor delivering 500Nm in “world’s fastest” EV
It holds the outright record at Goodwood and the Top Gear test track, accelerating from 0-60mph in 1.5 seconds. Now, the British engineering firm behind...
Entries now open for Top Awards 2026
The search for the UK’s most talented garages, vehicle technicians and apprentices is under way, with organisers confirming that entries for the Top Awards 2026...
Garage Services Online tech protects workshops from the margin-killing ‘generic quote trap’
Independent garage owners are being warned that generic online booking tools could be costing them thousands in lost margin by failing to account for the...
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT Conference names Ben as its nominated charity
Schaeffler has announced that it will be raising funds for automotive industry charity, Ben, at its REPXPERT Conference in May After fantastic reviews for the...
Volkswagen Group reaches five million electric drive unit milestone
The Volkswagen Group has produced its five-millionth electric drive unit, a milestone that signals the sheer scale of the electric vehicle (EV) parc now heading...
